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RESOLUTION 12- 53 <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER <br /> PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 22 —OCTOBER 28, 2012, AS <br /> MANUFACTURERS WEEK IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER <br /> WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, and <br /> promotion of this sector's strength, success,and high quality of life is an <br /> integral part of Minnesota's economic development strategy;and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides high-skill,high-wage jobs which significantly <br /> contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality;and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among business sectors in <br /> Minnesota,providing$16.4 billion in wages;and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufacturing produces $37 billion for the state economy and accounts for <br /> the single most largest share of our gross domestic product at 15%;and <br /> WHEREAS, Manufactured exports brought over$18.4 billion into the Minnesota <br /> economy in 2011. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mayor and City Council of the City of <br /> Elk River,does hereby proclaim the week of October 22-28,2012,as Manufacturers Week <br /> in the City of Elk River. <br /> Passed and adopted this 1"day of October 2012. <br /> 1- ‘ AOti <br /> Jo J. Dietz,Mayo <br /> L L <br /> ATTEST: <br /> ,.._____,Tina Allard,City-Cl r <br /> N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\10-01-2012\Manufacturers Week Resolution.doc <br />